Painted Earth, Burning Sky
San Rafeal Swell, Utah
As the last light of day ignites the sandstone cliffs of Utah's San Rafael Swell, the badlands below glow in deep crimson, rose, and violet tones. Eroded mounds ripple with ancient sedimentary layers, telling a story written in stone over millions of years. In this fleeting moment, color and form converge in perfect desert harmony. Photo © copyright by Joseph Rossbach.